Thanks for the suggestions.  However, my ISP only turns on the spam/junk mail filter at the customer's request.  In my case it is not activated.  I am using Windows Mail.

I did a little more exploring and found that my Trend Micro Antivirus does scan for spam, but I don't want to deactivate THAT because I don't want any viruses to get through to my computer.  The Trend site says that this particular program is compatible with all versions of Windows EXCEPT my Vista!  Now this program was installed in my computer at time of purchase so you'd think they would have know what was going to work with Vista.

Is it possible to successfully download and install a SECOND antivirus program, such as AVG, and simply not use the already installed Trend Micro, unless the AVG has been temporarily turned off?  That would give me a double shot at catching any viruses.  I know you can't have them both running at the same time.

Or should I simply get rid of the Trend Micro and DL AVG?  Is their email virus scanning thorough?

Thanks any and all.
Mary
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